Ground stop lifted at Palm Springs airport, some travelers still stuck

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  - A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop that disrupted flights at Palm Springs International Airport over the New Year’s weekend was lifted Saturday evening.

Some travelers said they continue to face cancellations and delays Monday as operations work to return to normal.

On Monday, a spokesperson from the Palm Springs airport said the FAA issue impacting Southern California airspace, including Palm Springs International Airport, has been resolved.

The FAA issued the ground stop Saturday morning after an air traffic control issue affecting Southern California airspace forced airlines to halt departures. 

Flights began resuming over the weekend, but airport officials cautioned passengers that residual impacts and delays could continue.

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